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Wish I could, but, no... The parents still see to get on great with each other but if I could find a way to put them apart from the rest, I would! More help, please?

Okay, so here's the prob. As some of you know (or not!), I had a heap of keyhole cichlids - first time successfully bred. All the other fish were removed from the tank, making it a species tank, and a great looking one too. ANYWAY, managed to get rid of all but 10 of the babies and decided to reintroduce the other fish to the tank. As far as I know, I went about it the right way. I removed the parent keyholes, putting them in their own tank for 2 hours. I also planted some new plants in the aqaurium and changed around the look of everything. Then, I put the other fish in (pleco, rosy-barbs, cherry barb) and after waiting what seemed an age, put the parents back in. Everything was well, for a while..... All the smaller fish were having a great time playing in the current and checking out the new 'surroundings' but once the parents adjusted again, they just went nasty.(The parents) I (somehow) managed to remove the male keyhole and put him in a tank of his own but within 18 hours, he was on his side and fighting for life. (I wasn't here at the time, but was told.) The female at this stage, had calmed down and was almost kind to the other fish. Once the male was put BACK in the main tank and came right, both parents were again acting aggressively. They are even picking on their own babies. Soooooo, my question is "Now what?". Do I, um, what? There is no chance of putting the adults in a separate tank, as the next size I have is only a 28L. Does anyone know of a way to stop this pair from being nasty or am I being ridiculous to think so? Would they be ready for another breed? Do I get rid of them? Do I send them to the fish afterlife for the sake of my other fish? HELP! (Okay, it's been a bit of a rant, but geez! These fish are beautiful but I don't won't to risk the rest of the tank, including the lovely siamese fighter being ripped to shreds.) Any advice is HIGHLY invited! ! ! !

Photo? (Always good....)

Had a rottweiller here a few years ago that used to jump over the fence and say "Hi" to all the old ladies. (He ended up biting a jogger - whoops!) The landlord put an electic wire over the 3 foot fence which worked a treat. Well, almost. He learnt that when he was wet, ouch. When there was no moisture around, he'd be okay to jump. He was a great, loving dog, but as mad as a frik'n hatter. :lol: What I'm trying to get at, is there are always solutions to the problems our animals give us but sometimes it's a matter of thinking outside the spare wheel. There's been some great advice on here but you know your dog best. Try a few things and stick with what has the most impact for you and your dog. Oh, and I had a whippet as a child. Freakishly energetic, aren't they?

What do you mean "It"?

(Yay! Finally, we return... )

He's constantly despressed? Get on with the song! LOL

WRONG! Not to mention, ONE LINE EACH! :lol:

I'm getting some java fern tomorrow, as well as various other plants, and now that I'm not a (just new) beginner, hope for some plant happiness. Would love to have a tank planted the same as yours. Dumb question, but are the plants attached to the root, and if so, how is it done? :roll:

Ahhhh. It must be good then! :lol:

Apparently, I'm a space invader (or an asteriod). Nothing fun about that! :oops:

The rules are simple.... If you know the next line of the song, let us know! One line per person. Extra points if you hum it! "Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?" ................................

Meaning?

Mozzie larvae is great! My cichlids are partial to anything...... peas, egg, worms, chicken, fish, water boatmen, hu-hu grubs, mince, water snails, zuchinni, boiled potato, etc. Anything goes with my fish! ! ! (OH, and the normal food, of course!)

*sigh* That's not nice at all

OooooOh! I like that! How long did that work of art take you?

(Oh dear.... what did I start?) I hope that you feel better Mitzy! And yes, I'll hold you to that wine! (Hope the fish are doing well!) As to the others, I recommend 'Ghosthunter, PS2" as a fantastic game. Of course, it helps if you know what buttons you're hitting (alot like the damb computer, lol!) and I hope that you're now Saturday morning goes well. P.S. Am I the only sad female on here that actually listens to music at this hour of the morning? If so, I highly reccomment 'Tour of Duty, the Best Of'. :oops:

Thnaks for the anwser. Appreciated.

Yay! I wish your beautiful daughter well and COMPLETLY share my wine with you! I hope the birthday has gone well and I wish you both the best happiness for the future! ! ! (Also, hope the fish enjoy the birthday.) All the best!

Well,,,,,,, ... what can you tell me? What types of fish are quite happy to do what they need to do in order to have more? EG, if two plecotamus from the same parent decide to mate and bredd, likewise, 2 cichlids, etc?

Interbreeding..... What does that mean for the tank?, for the fish?

Ha-ha! TV1, Tv2, sushi..! (Actually, i love shushi) but I guess what I REALLY want is an 'old-persons-party'. CRAP! What I really mean, is that I would love a night (if be possible) with the music of 'the day'. EG, The trogg, the animals, joe cocker, petula clark, the kinks, etc. And before you all start asking, I am only 29 and yes, I REALLY like this sort of music. (r, what do fish like?)

Pish.... When one has the 'game of 2 halves on', what else is there to think about? (ho-ho!) I'm afriaid that "Edmond Dantes' is a little more thrilling than that. *sigh*

Okay, don't sleep just yet. It's another evening of the week and apart from the fact that my fish are well fed and put to bed, what else is happening? Alas! Not much.... I am awake, I am having a wine (not whine...), listening to music, dressing up the dogs (of which they're not happy), feeding the fire, pretending to watch the TV, and I' m extremely excited over nothing. Please. Any interesting stories of your day so far would be a great help. :bounce:

Balls of fuzz...... Interesting... 8)